| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $209.51 | 4.355% | $218.6342 | $218.63 | $218.65 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.79 | 13.510% | $12.2477 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.79 | 5.332% | $21.8985 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.98 | 6.244% | $20.1651 | $20.17 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.84 | 9.732% | $202.8286 | $202.83 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.36 | 6.431% | $101.4926 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.76 | 3.686% | $62.9996 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.03 | $640.2663 | $640.27 | $640.30 | $640.20 | |